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Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across DMV Ranked In New Study: See Full List Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across DMV Ranked In New Study: See Full List
Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across DMV Ranked In New Study: See Full List Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast. WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026. "St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
Two MD Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Two MD Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It
Two MD Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Nearly 40 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Princeton University retained its No. 1 position on the national list, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The 41st edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges, using up to 17 academic quality metrics, including graduation rates and faculty resources.  "For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and f…
MD Businesses Ranked Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies: See Full List MD Businesses Ranked Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies: See Full List
MD Businesses Ranked Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies: See Full List From healthcare innovators to artificial intelligence startups, more than two dozen Northeast companies were honored among the 100 fastest-growing private companies in the US. Twenty-nine Northeast companies were named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. The ranking determines the country's fastest-growing privately held companies based on revenue growth from 2021 to 2024.  Companies on the 2025 list generated $300 billion in 2024, according to the business magazine. To qualify for the list, the private companies must be for-profit, US-based, and independent, with at least …
Tornado Confirmed After Severe Storms Batter Northeast Tornado Confirmed After Severe Storms Batter Northeast
Tornado Confirmed After Severe Storms Batter Northeast A fast-moving round of severe storms swept through the Northeast, spawning a rare tornado in New England and leaving a trail of downed trees, power outages, and canceled events in its wake. The National Weather Service confirmed that the twister touched down in Holden, Massachusetts, located northwest of Worcester, late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 6, as part of an intense line of storms that moved across about a dozen states. It was rated an EF-1 twister, the second weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita damage scale. Radar detected the tornado around 4:07 p.m., along with a clear …
Four Maryland High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List Four Maryland High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List
Four Maryland High Schools Ranked In Nation's Top 100: See Niche's Full List More than 30 high schools across the Northeast have earned spots among the top 100 in the country, according to a new ranking. Niche has released its Best Public High Schools in America rankings for 2025. The list evaluates schools using data from the Department of Education, along with millions of student and parent reviews. Rankings are based on academics, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and school culture. Unlike past years, SAT and ACT scores were not considered to reflect a growing de-emphasis on standardized testing in college admissions. Here are the …
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Man Gifted Winning Ticket From Friend $1M Lottery Jackpot: Man Gifted Winning Ticket From Friend
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Man Gifted Winning Ticket From Friend A Worcester man won a $1 million lottery prize on a ticket a friend gifted him.  Matthew Tracy won the seven-figure prize playing the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Bonanza," a $20 scratch-off ticket.  Tracy elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years.  He said he has no idea how he'll spend the money because he's still in shock.  The winning ticket was bought at Wachusett Farms, 106 Worcester St. in West Boylston. The store will get a $10,000 bonu…
Baltimore, DC Among World's Top 100 Cities In New Study: Here's Why Baltimore, DC Among World's Top 100 Cities In New Study: Here's Why
Baltimore, DC Among World's Top 100 Cities In New Study: Here's Why Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including MD Location Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including MD Location
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including MD Location Walgreens announced this past fall that it will close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 of those closures will be in 2025. Now, the locations of some of the specific stores slated to go out of business are emerging and being posted at walgreens.com. Connecticut East Hartford, 922 Silver Lane: Permanently closing on Tuesday, May 20. East Haven, 157 Main Street: Permanently closing on Thursday, May 22. New Britain, 1350 Stanley Street: Permanently closing on Monday, May 19. New Milford, 173 Danbury R…
'State-Sanctioned Harassment': ICE Bust In Massachusetts Sparks Outrage, Multiple Arrests 'State-Sanctioned Harassment': ICE Bust In Massachusetts Sparks Outrage, Multiple Arrests
'State-Sanctioned Harassment': ICE Bust In Massachusetts Sparks Outrage, Multiple Arrests An Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation this week in Massachusetts turned "chaotic" when a group of neighbors refused to let federal agents arrest a woman, forcing a confrontation between them and local police, officials said. Agents ultimately arrested the woman, while Worcester police took her daughter and another woman into custody after the pair resisted, authorities said. The incident marks the latest confrontation between federal agents and citizens as debates over immigration enforcement continue to spill into American cities and neighborhoods. ICE agents called for police a…
Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Lag Behind Other Northeast Cities, New Study Says Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Lag Behind Other Northeast Cities, New Study Says
Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Lag Behind Other Northeast Cities, New Study Says Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Company Pulls Spicy Product From Shelves Following Teen's 'One Chip Challenge' Death Company Pulls Spicy Product From Shelves Following Teen's 'One Chip Challenge' Death
Company Pulls Spicy Product From Shelves Following Teen's 'One Chip Challenge' Death The company that makes the impossibly spicy viral product has pulled the "One Chip Challenge" from shelves after the family of a 14-year-old Massachusetts boy said he died last week after trying to complete it.  Paqui posted a statement on its website that it had clearly stated the challenge was for adults only, but they would remove the product out of an "abundance of caution." "The Paqui One Chip Challenge is intended for adults only, with clear and prominent labeling highlighting the chip is not for children or anyone sensitive to spicy foods or who has food allergies, is pregnant or has…